Chakwera Tells Youth to Ditch Social Media and Hustle

President Lazarus Chakwera spoke to graduates at the Malawi University of Business Applied Sciences ceremony. He told young people to spend less time scrolling through social media apps. The president wants youth to focus their energy on building successful careers instead. Chakwera serves as Chancellor of the university and addressed students during their second graduation event. The ceremony took place at the Blantyre campus last week.

Malawi struggles with economic growth because graduates waste time browsing the internet rather than creating opportunities. The president criticized people who expect good things to happen without putting in any effort. He urged students to learn from wealthy individuals about building prosperity rather than asking for free handouts. Many young people read negative posts online that make them angry and hopeless. Smart graduates should use websites to start businesses instead of consuming worthless content.

The university has taught these students to become problem solvers who create value for society. Chakwera believes that the graduates will choose the path of entrepreneurship rather than being passive consumers. A total of 344 students received certificates and degrees during the graduation ceremony. The institution separated from the University of Malawi back in 2021. Students earned qualifications across multiple academic programs and professional fields.